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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Colton (ranked 2283 p4p, 5157 weight class) and Mawunyo Kato (ranked 113 p4p, 201 weight class). Mawunyo Kato will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ripp Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawunyo Kato!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato has him pressed against the cage.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato holds him up against the cage and eventually Colton drops back down to his feet.
Kato stalling in the clinch.
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
Kato trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
Colton pushes a forearm under Kato's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kato is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ripp Colton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Contreras (ranked 1200 p4p, 1132 weight class) and Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 163 p4p, 156 weight class). Blackwater has chosen A$AP Rocky - Everyday as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenz Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Contreras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blackwater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackwater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Contreras forces Blackwater back against the cage and clinches.
Blackwater pulls guard successfully.
Blackwater pulls Contreras in close to prevent any damage.
Blackwater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Contreras postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Blackwater has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Contreras is looking to defend but Blackwater has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Contreras! Blackwater pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Contreras taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lorenz Blackwater!
A less than humble Lorenz Blackwater misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokoni Soaki (ranked 889 p4p, 1553 weight class) and Kamu Havas (ranked 48 p4p, 89 weight class). Soaki's entrance music is Le Manu - Shepherds Reign. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Havas's choice of entrance music: LXST CXNTURY - CARBON MIST. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tokoni Soaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamu Havas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Soaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Havas throws an overhand right that lands on Soaki's shoulder, as Soaki tries to avoid the shot.
Havas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Havas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soaki misses with a body shot.
Havas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Havas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Havas staying out of range there.
Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Soaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soaki.
Havas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Havas avoids it well and moves away.
Soaki tries to bum rush Havas with a series of wild strikes but Havas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Havas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havas misses with a hook.
Havas loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch.
Havas connects with the punch.
 It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Havas misses the jab.
Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the liver by Soaki. Beautiful body shot.
Soaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Havas.
Havas connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Havas tries to bum rush Soaki with a series of wild strikes but Soaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kamu Havas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havas misses with a wild combination.
Soaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Havas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Havas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Havas. Soaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Havas avoids it well and moves away.
Soaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havas.
Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Havas is quick to defend against it.
Soaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Havas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Havas's guard.
Soaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havas is keeping the position for now.
Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soaki is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Soaki wants to pass the guard but Havas is keeping the position.
Soaki working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soaki won't allow Havas to sweep him here.
Soaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Havas wants to stand but Soaki is controlling the position.
Soaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soaki prevents Havas from getting back to his feet.
Soaki landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Havas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soaki stopping the sweep attempt from Havas.
Havas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soaki.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamu Havas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Havas loads up on a big right hand but Soaki slips the punch.
Soaki tries to counter with a takedown but Havas is quick to defend against it.
Havas wants to clinch up but Soaki keeps it at a distance.
Havas looks to land a left hand but Soaki moved out of range nicely.
Havas drops his hands momentarily and Soaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Havas connects with a jab.
Soaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Havas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soaki trying to control but Havas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Havas is pulling down on Soaki's head to control his posture.
Soaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havas's head.
Soaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Havas looking to control but Soaki passes into half guard.
Soaki wants to take a breather but Havas is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Havas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Soaki jumps into side control!
Havas has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Soaki misses with the ground and pound.
Havas taking a bit of punishment here - Soaki scoring with strikes.
That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Kamu Havas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soaki scoring with punches from side control.
Kamu Havas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kamu Havas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tokoni Soaki!
A very excited looking Tokoni Soaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Hitsugaya (ranked 1534 p4p, 912 weight class) and Stan Man (ranked 115 p4p, 68 weight class). Stan Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshiro Hitsugaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitsugaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man shoots in and drives through. Hitsugaya sprawls well.
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hitsugaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshiro Hitsugaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Hitsugaya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Hitsugaya has knocked Man down with a huge combo! Hitsugaya steps away and waves a wobbly Man back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Man is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya throws a shot to the body.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitsugaya finish him?
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitsugaya connects with a single shot there.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Hitsugaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hitsugaya. That snapped Man's head back.
Hitsugaya lands a jab.
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitsugaya digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitsugaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man goes for a double leg but Hitsugaya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitsugaya continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitsugaya swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitsugaya.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with the combination.
Hitsugaya works Man's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Hitsugaya.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the head.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice strike.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitsugaya lands a right hook to the body.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Hitsugaya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hitsugaya connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hitsugaya, as that shot connected.
Hitsugaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitsugaya lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Hitsugaya misses with a double jab.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hitsugaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hitsugaya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitsugaya wants it to stay on the feet.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitsugaya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hitsugaya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitsugaya tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitsugaya to the ground. Hitsugaya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitsugaya lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Hitsugaya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hitsugaya is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Man.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Hitsugaya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitsugaya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitsugaya pinned against the cage. Hitsugaya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Hitsugaya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hitsugaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitsugaya misses with a combination
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hitsugaya's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Hitsugaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Man advances to half guard.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Man stalling.
Man trying to control from half guard but Hitsugaya is working away.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Man stops Hitsugaya from getting back to his feet.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
 Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya trying to control here.
Oh Hitsugaya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitsugaya is thowing punches from the bottom. Man grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Hitsugaya has to tap! Superb work there from Man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Banger (ranked 1447 p4p, 868 weight class) and Raimo Kivi (ranked 220 p4p, 134 weight class). Raimo Kivi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raimo Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Kivi closes the distance and clinches.
Kivi cracks Banger with a nice body shot.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Kivi has him pressed against the cage.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Banger misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Banger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banger tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Banger.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Kivi.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
Banger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Banger back against the cage.
Banger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kivi.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banger has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Banger blocking some punches.
Kivi stalling in the clinch.
Kivi has Banger pressed against the cage, preventing Banger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Banger tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Bubba Banger has been cut.
Banger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Banger throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Banger working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kivi.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi keeps control of Banger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banger is rocked!
Kivi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Banger.
Banger is trying to break free.
Banger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi lands a left hand.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body.
Banger is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Banger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangers head.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banger blocks an uppercut.
Kivi gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banger or not.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kivi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Banger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Banger tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Kivi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kivi misses with the head strike.
Banger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Kivi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi blocks an uppercut.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Oh Banger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banger can't find room to land a body shot as Kivi controls the action.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Banger.
A short right from Kivi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Banger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kivi moves into the clinch.
Banger seems to have got his legs back now.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raimo Kivi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Banger.
Kivi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Kivi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banger tries to break free but Kivi pushes him back against the cage.
Banger working aggressively here.
Kivi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kivi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kivi.
Banger has had enough of the clinch but Kivi keeps him there for the moment.
Banger lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Banger misses with the head strike.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
Banger effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivi digs a right hand into Banger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banger's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi lands a right hand.
Banger is trying to break free.
Kivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivi misses with some punches.
Kivi pushes Banger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kivi.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kivi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Banger's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Banger drops to his knees and Kivi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Kivi!
An out of breath Raimo Kivi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Fajardo (ranked 890 p4p, 751 weight class) and Anton Krylov (ranked 109 p4p, 92 weight class). Franco Fajardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anton Krylov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Fajardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fajardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fajardo throws a hook to the side of Krylov's head but Krylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fajardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
Fajardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krylov moves away from the strike by Fajardo.
A jab from Fajardo does it's job there.
A big right from Krylov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo misses with a wild body shot.
Fajardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fajardo.
Fajardo takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Fajardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fajardo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fajardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fajardo misses with a looping left.
Fajardo misses with a few strikes there.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Fajardo's shoulder, as Fajardo tries to avoid the shot.
Fajardo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krylov sprawls and moves away.
Fajardo throws a big shot that misses.
Fajardo takes one to the side of the head.
Fajardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fajardo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krylov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fajardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fajardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fajardo controls Krylov momentarily but Krylov frees himself.
Krylov trying to control but Fajardo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fajardo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fajardo working a defensive guard here.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov forces his way into half guard.
Fajardo wants to get back to full guard.
Krylov is looking for a kimura but Fajardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krylov to get the leverage.
Fajardo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krylov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krylov's back!
Fajardo tries to get the hooks in deep but Krylov pushed the leg off.
Krylov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fajardo scores with punches to the body.
Fajardo wants to control but Krylov is keeping busy.
Krylov can't escape the position.
Krylov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fajardo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fajardo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fajardo controlling the position well here. Krylov rolled but Fajardo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fajardo is hanging on to Krylov's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajardo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krylov trying to control the action but Fajardo just sinks the hooks in.
Krylov can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Fajardo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fajardo throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Fajardo misses with a hook
and Krylov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fajardo won't be happy with that.
Fajardo struggling a bit here.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Fajardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fajardo tries to improve position but can't.
Krylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anton Krylov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajardo moves into full guard.
Fajardo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krylov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fajardo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fajardo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fajardo!
Krylov tries to bench press Fajardo off him but Fajardo keeps the position.
Fajardo working away.
Krylov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov can't do much from the bottom here.
Fajardo is looking to take a break and control but Krylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krylov struggling a bit here.
Fajardo controlling the position.
Krylov is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Krylov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Krylov tries to bench press Fajardo off him but Fajardo keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fajardo trying to control the action but Krylov is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krylov defending well as Fajardo loads up on a big left hand.
Fajardo walks into a stiff left hand from Krylov.
Krylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fajardo in his tracks.
Fajardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krylov gets caught flat footed, as Fajardo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fajardo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krylov looking for subs off his back but Fajardo has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Franco Fajardo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fajardo ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Krylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Fajardo tries to counter with a takedown but Krylov is quick to defend against it.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Fajardo slips the punch.
Krylov shoots in and bounces Fajardo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krylov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fajardo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krylov has Fajardo in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov trying to keep a closed guard but Fajardo is proving a slippery customer.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Fajardo from controlling successfully.
Krylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fajardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fajardo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fajardo defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fajardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fajardo has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.
Krylov is trying to keep Fajardo in close.
Krylov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fajardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fajardo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fajardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anton Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo connects with a couple of short punches.
Fajardo lands a couple of elbows.
Fajardo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fajardo defends it easily.
Krylov looking for subs off his back but Fajardo has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fajardo is controlling the pace.
Franco Fajardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krylov wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajardo misses with a jab to the body
and Krylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Krylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fajardo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Fajardo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Dixon (ranked 746 p4p, 882 weight class) and Jeremy King (ranked 53 p4p, 66 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying King's choice of entrance music: Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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9 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Willie Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy King!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King lands an overhand right.
King scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for King.
King throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
King misses with a straight right.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dixon defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
King sneaks back into half guard.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dixon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King stops Dixon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dixon working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dixon swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Dixon!
An out of breath Willie Dixon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jeremy King had this to say: 'Hail to the King, baby! Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and I would like to thank my sponsor, Primal clothing.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Mike (ranked 470 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Josh Wilkinson (ranked 69 p4p, 275 weight class). Wilkinson has chosen The Who - Eminence front as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Josh Wilkinson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mike cracks Wilkinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mike lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mike misses with a looping right.
Wilkinson feints the counter takedown.
Mike has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilkinson jumps guard but Mike stands there with Wilkinson around his waist. Wilkinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mike lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Wilkinson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Mike.
Wilkinson looks winded!
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike lands a right hand.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Mike - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilkinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mike lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
Mike presses Wilkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mike.
Mike scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head.
Wilkinson is rocked!
Mike lands a big right hand that drops Wilkinson! The killer instinct kicks in and Mike finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hog Molly (ranked 343 p4p, 447 weight class) and Jack Bruce (ranked 18 p4p, 28 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hog Molly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Molly lands a jab to the nose.
Bruce fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Molly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruce paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molly with a nice cross.
Molly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Molly closes the distance but Bruce moves to the side
and Bruce counters with a nice body kick.
Molly is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruce. Molly shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce delivers a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Molly misses with a shot to the body
and Bruce counters with a crisp right hand that drops Molly! Bruce lets Molly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Molly is rocked!
It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molly connects with a nice looking jab.
Bruce avoids the body shot from Molly.
Bruce replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Molly blocks it well.
Bruce lands a big uppercut and Molly crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Molly looks OK. Bruce waves Molly back to his feet!
Oh Molly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molly drops his hands momentarily. Bruce doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Molly staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Molly doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jack Bruce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Glover (ranked 170 p4p, 349 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 24 p4p, 52 weight class). Jon Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Glover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glover defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Glover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roger Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Glover misses its target.
A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Glover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Glover is looking for a counter combo.
Roger Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Glover blocks nicely.
Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Glover is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jackson yanks on the arm and Glover is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Jackson!
Jon Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jon Jackson waved his t-shirt featuring Advance Sport Supplements 's logo in front of the cameras.
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